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Chapter 518 - 514 Miss’s Birthday Banquet (Part 1)

Chapter 518: Chapter 514 Miss’s Birthday Banquet (Part 1)

"Pfft!" Hu Fei said disdainfully, "Women these days are too materialistic, as long as you have money, what kind of woman can’t you find? Fat Daddy here has nothing else in spades but cash, and believe it or not, with a pile of cash thrown down, countless women would come begging to spend their lives with me."

Hearing this, Ling Chen bursts into a smile, unreservedly retorting: "Just looking at you, I can tell you’ve never been in love. What’s so great about women who chase after material things? Besides, not every woman is a gold digger like you say. Look at me, when I first came to East Sea City, I didn’t have a penny to my name, yet now... the richest woman in East Sea City has been conquered by me. So you see, it’s not a question of money, but personal charm. If you had my handsome looks and charm, you would have been off the market a long time ago."

Frustrated, Hu Fei retorted, "Don’t get so smug with me, I really can’t see how Nanrong Wanqing could fall for someone like you."

"Alright, enough joking around. Let’s talk business. Jiang Xinwu is still on the run, and we must find his whereabouts before he leaves East Sea City."

"Don’t worry, I’ve already given the orders, the intelligence department’s members will be keeping an eye out at all times. The moment Jiang Xinwu shows up, we will definitely find him."

While talking, Ling Chen, who was sitting in the passenger seat, took out his cellphone and started browsing through his contacts.

Hu Fei glanced over and asked casually: "Who are you planning to call?"

"Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. The people who ambushed me today included members of the God Organization and the Han Family. Since the Han Family is in cahoots with the God Organization, I must inform Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to deal with them."

The ability of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to maintain its impartial standing in the Martial Arts world is not just due to its formidable power, but more importantly because it has always upheld justice in the Martial Arts world. The Han Family, being a martial arts family, has colluded with evil forces and violated the rules of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, who will certainly not turn a blind eye.

...

Yulong Mansion.

Nanrong Wanqing was holding a stem glass, the semi-transparent champagne swirling gently in the glass like crystal, a few droplets spilling onto her hand without her noticing. Her mind had already wandered far from the party.

Mingling among the crowd, as the protagonist of tonight’s banquet, wherever Nanrong Wanqing went, she would hear a string of blessings. Yet those blessings only elicited a forced smile from her.

It was already nine o’clock, and Ling Chen still hadn’t appeared. His phone was unreachable too, which dampened her mood. Given her personality, she didn’t need to hold a banquet at all. In previous years, she would stay at home, only spending her birthday with Nanrong Hao and Su Lin, humble yet cozy.

This year, the main reason she held a birthday banquet and invited so many guests was for Ling Chen. She hoped to declare her relationship with Ling Chen to everyone on such an important day. Yet, so much time had passed without seeing the man of the hour.

What’s more, several guests she bumped into just now had alluded to Ling Chen, curious as to why he wasn’t present. In fact, a good portion of the attendees came for Ling Chen; they wanted to see the man who had won Nanrong Wanqing’s favor for themselves.

"Miss Nanrong."

At that moment, a gentle voice sounded from her side.

Nanrong Wanqing turned her head, looking at the person speaking. She slightly lifted her lips and raised the stem glass in her hand as a greeting.

"Miss Nanrong, if I may ask so boldly, why has your male companion not yet arrived after all this time?"

Nanrong Wanqing replied indifferently, "He was delayed by some urgent matters and might be late."

"Any urgent matter should not be more important than Miss Nanrong’s birthday, unless..."

Nanrong Wanqing looked directly at the person, asking, "What are you trying to say?"

"Nothing, just... We are all speculating, is Miss Nanrong doing this, perhaps, to shake off the pursuit of others?"

"Pursuit? What do you mean?"

"I know that Miss Nanrong’s suitors are not few, and you must have grown tired of their harassment, which is why you made such a decision – to find any man to pose as your partner temporarily, so as to let others give up hope. Otherwise, with Miss Nanrong’s esteemed status, why would you choose a security guard as your boyfriend? That would be laughable."

As the two spoke, a number of the young guests around them pricked up their ears, eavesdropping on their conversation. They too wanted to know if Nanrong Wanqing really did what the other person suggested – using a man as a decoy. If that was the case, they all still had a chance.

Being a golden daughter of East Sea City and the chairwoman of Hongyu Group, whether it was her looks or her family background, she was a prime choice, and few men could resist her allure. Remember, when Nanrong Wanqing first took up the position of chairwoman, there were two secretaries arranged for her, one of whom was specifically responsible for dealing with the abundance of date invitations.

In a single day, she would receive at least thirty to forty bouquets sent by men, as well as invitations, all of which were politely refused by Nanrong Wanqing. Over time, some gave up knowing it was hopeless, no longer harboring thoughts about Nanrong Wanqing. However, there were still some who refused to give up.

It wasn’t until Zhu Hong appeared a while ago that many suitors felt ashamed and left Nanrong Wanqing be for a time.

Now, with Zhu Hong gone from East Sea City, those former suitors inevitably started getting ideas again. The primary reason everyone accepted the invitation to today’s birthday banquet was to catch a glimpse of this young man named Ling Chen, to see what outstanding qualities he had to win Nanrong Wanqing’s heart.

Nanrong Wanqing gazed at her interlocutor, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed and a hint of displeasure in her beautiful eyes.

The man in front of her was Li Gang, also one of her many suitors and one of the most persistent. For three years, apart from holidays, there wasn’t a day he didn’t send her roses and a handwritten card, each with different words.

Moreover, Li Gang’s family was also not to be underestimated; they had a good reputation in East Sea City and were considered well-matched with the Nanrong Family.

Because of his perseverance, his actions left a deep impression on Nanrong Wanqing.

"Mr. Li, if we have to talk about matching social ranks when it comes to love, wouldn’t that defeat its purpose?"

"It’s true what you say, but we must be rational when it comes to love, not overly sentimental. Miss Nanrong, you should consider more on behalf of the Nanrong Family and Hongyu Group. You need not only affection but also a support, someone who can share the burden with you. That Ling Chen, I don’t think he has what it takes. So, I hope you will think it over and not make any rushed decisions."

"Mr. Li, I appreciate your concern, but this is my private matter, and none of anyone else’s business. I hope you enjoy your evening."

Seeing that Nanrong Wanqing was about to leave, Li Gang hurriedly reached for her wrist and said, "Wanqing..."